73LikesThinking about getting out of off road!
11-19-2019, 09:28 AM
#31
someone told me they actually got a photo of it. Still managed to race, marshall,etc but head was ringing the whole day, burning sensation and the 1.5 hr drive home was interesting.
I would say another option, if the person you know who is "that guy" who doesn't marshall is sponsored, get in touch with their sponsor. May be a good way to see if it matters to the sponsor more that they are "fast" versus actually being a good representative of the sponsor by their actions.
11-19-2019, 09:39 AM
#32
We had to drive a guy to the ER who got hit while marshaling. Marshaling is more of a sport than RC racing! (If you put effort into marshaling, of course). Ever since then, I make sure I bring a med kit to outdoor races. I forget to bring it sometimes and just hope that day isn’t the one somebody gets hit by a nitro truggy.
11-19-2019, 10:34 AM
#33
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Part of the problem I’ve seen in my limited time racing. Is owners/directors are afraid of losing regulars if they get called out. Turnouts aren’t high enuff to loose these regulars that not only spend for races. But have the time to spend a day or two during week.
I raced on road pavement for two summers. Only occasionally did we have enuff to have marshals. Most races we didn’t.
I’ve just stepped into the off road carpet side. One thing that kept me from it was, to me, an over dependence on marshals by drivers. If you have cartwheel landed the double on each of the first 10 laps, stop trying to clear it. I’ve only done one raceday so far. But I swear in couple rounds I flipped the same couple trucks every single lap they did.
I raced on road pavement for two summers. Only occasionally did we have enuff to have marshals. Most races we didn’t.
I’ve just stepped into the off road carpet side. One thing that kept me from it was, to me, an over dependence on marshals by drivers. If you have cartwheel landed the double on each of the first 10 laps, stop trying to clear it. I’ve only done one raceday so far. But I swear in couple rounds I flipped the same couple trucks every single lap they did.
11-19-2019, 01:52 PM
#35
That's a cop-out on the owner/director's part. The regulars race there for a reason (convenience, conditions, etc.) that's compelling enough to keep them coming. If being made to marshall is enough to make them leave, let them go. Their poor attitudes are chasing away the racers that would make the program grow. If they're really all the area has to offer, then the track isn't worth saving.
11-19-2019, 03:29 PM
#36
Cain; man I hate to hear the. Getting by a truggy anywhere would be bad but I think that had to have been awful.
Yes, the RD/Owner raced during the event. Owner has a RD but nothing is enforced. You just keeping hearing the constant cry for marshals between each and every race.
Yes, the RD/Owner raced during the event. Owner has a RD but nothing is enforced. You just keeping hearing the constant cry for marshals between each and every race.
11-19-2019, 06:20 PM
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That's a cop-out on the owner/director's part. The regulars race there for a reason (convenience, conditions, etc.) that's compelling enough to keep them coming. If being made to marshall is enough to make them leave, let them go. Their poor attitudes are chasing away the racers that would make the program grow. If they're really all the area has to offer, then the track isn't worth saving.
when have turnouts averaging 20 or less, it’s hard to lose anyone. And if one gets tossed, will friends follow.
Sure it’s wrong. But some have limited options
11-19-2019, 06:56 PM
#39
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11-20-2019, 05:04 AM
#41
That's a cop-out on the owner/director's part. The regulars race there for a reason (convenience, conditions, etc.) that's compelling enough to keep them coming. If being made to marshall is enough to make them leave, let them go. Their poor attitudes are chasing away the racers that would make the program grow. If they're really all the area has to offer, then the track isn't worth saving.
11-20-2019, 11:10 AM
#42
OP, I'm on the opposite end. I'd love to get involved in club racing. I'd love to learn race and marshaling etiquette. I have a willingness to learn this stuff. I have the cars and pretty basic equipment(I think) for attending a race. I've been to a few races and watched. Tried to participate in a Mini-Z race, qualified dead last, lol. I skipped out on the actual race to allow known better drivers participate and marshaled instead. That race is a 2.5 hour drive from my home.
Unfortunately the off-road racing happens 1.5-2 hours away. Practice starts usually around 3pm, that's during the week. I just cannot get there. There is another shop that runs carpet indoor offroad, again, by the time I get there the racing will have already started. I'm probably a terrible driver and would hate to be the one to cause strife during a qualifier, or practice run let alone an actual race. Of course I would apologize, still doesn't excuse my lack of skill since none of the tracks are close enough to get real time in.
Hope that made sense... Lol
Unfortunately the off-road racing happens 1.5-2 hours away. Practice starts usually around 3pm, that's during the week. I just cannot get there. There is another shop that runs carpet indoor offroad, again, by the time I get there the racing will have already started. I'm probably a terrible driver and would hate to be the one to cause strife during a qualifier, or practice run let alone an actual race. Of course I would apologize, still doesn't excuse my lack of skill since none of the tracks are close enough to get real time in.
Hope that made sense... Lol
11-20-2019, 12:39 PM
#44
OP, I'm on the opposite end. I'd love to get involved in club racing. I'd love to learn race and marshaling etiquette. I have a willingness to learn this stuff. I have the cars and pretty basic equipment(I think) for attending a race. I've been to a few races and watched. Tried to participate in a Mini-Z race, qualified dead last, lol. I skipped out on the actual race to allow known better drivers participate and marshaled instead. That race is a 2.5 hour drive from my home.
Unfortunately the off-road racing happens 1.5-2 hours away. Practice starts usually around 3pm, that's during the week. I just cannot get there. There is another shop that runs carpet indoor offroad, again, by the time I get there the racing will have already started. I'm probably a terrible driver and would hate to be the one to cause strife during a qualifier, or practice run let alone an actual race. Of course I would apologize, still doesn't excuse my lack of skill since none of the tracks are close enough to get real time in.
Hope that made sense... Lol
Unfortunately the off-road racing happens 1.5-2 hours away. Practice starts usually around 3pm, that's during the week. I just cannot get there. There is another shop that runs carpet indoor offroad, again, by the time I get there the racing will have already started. I'm probably a terrible driver and would hate to be the one to cause strife during a qualifier, or practice run let alone an actual race. Of course I would apologize, still doesn't excuse my lack of skill since none of the tracks are close enough to get real time in.
Hope that made sense... Lol
If you have like minded folks in your area, see if getting together to find something is possible. doesn't have to be much to get started, as you saw with mini-z's most likely can find something to race with limited space. Heck with all the malls these days having issues, we right now got a location in one for a really great price for this season.
11-20-2019, 12:53 PM
#45
OP, I'm on the opposite end. I'd love to get involved in club racing. I'd love to learn race and marshaling etiquette. I have a willingness to learn this stuff. I have the cars and pretty basic equipment(I think) for attending a race. I've been to a few races and watched. Tried to participate in a Mini-Z race, qualified dead last, lol. I skipped out on the actual race to allow known better drivers participate and marshaled instead. That race is a 2.5 hour drive from my home.
Unfortunately the off-road racing happens 1.5-2 hours away. Practice starts usually around 3pm, that's during the week. I just cannot get there. There is another shop that runs carpet indoor offroad, again, by the time I get there the racing will have already started. I'm probably a terrible driver and would hate to be the one to cause strife during a qualifier, or practice run let alone an actual race. Of course I would apologize, still doesn't excuse my lack of skill since none of the tracks are close enough to get real time in.
Hope that made sense... Lol
Unfortunately the off-road racing happens 1.5-2 hours away. Practice starts usually around 3pm, that's during the week. I just cannot get there. There is another shop that runs carpet indoor offroad, again, by the time I get there the racing will have already started. I'm probably a terrible driver and would hate to be the one to cause strife during a qualifier, or practice run let alone an actual race. Of course I would apologize, still doesn't excuse my lack of skill since none of the tracks are close enough to get real time in.
Hope that made sense... Lol
we all were when we started man! Just do it! You’ll love it I bet. Start off in a Novi or rookie class and see how you do. That’s where everyone crashes into everything a lot. 😆. And it’s not high pressure and it’s a great way to see where your skills are and go from there. Run a few times till you win a few novice races and by then you’ll know if and what you want to race when you’re ready to move up 👍